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Newspaper
Texas Catholic
Location
Dallas, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1952
Page
1
A Texas Catholic survey shows October mass attendance in the Dallas Diocese rose by about 1947 compared with July, as readers are urged to keep the Sabbath holy and support parish life. It notes many baptized Catholics do not attend weekly, urges adherence to the third commandment, and explains holiness as separation and sanctity.
Over the last two weeks two families joined the Catholic faith at Christ the King. The Van Pelt family was baptized with Lawrence Van Pelt Jr Caroline Lawrence III and Hugh Parr Lewis. The Stone family baptized included Jerry Stone Nash Chloe Pamella and Jerry Stone Jr. All children now attend Christ the King School.
In Tokyo this November the Lilia Alba Company releases a film about Gratia Hosokawa, a revered Japanese Catholic figure from the 16th century, portrayed as the central character in the production.
In Korea, a Georgia born lieutenant in the 17th Infantry credits Knights of Columbus correspondence courses for his Catholic faith. Father James F. Madden, a Philadelphia chaplain, calls him a zealous supporter of his men's spiritual welfare and notes the convert's pride in his faith.
The piece argues that university thinking molds broad public sentiment as graduates carry ideas into wider society. It notes the influence of academic networks and alumni echo chambers on political and cultural discourse.
In mid November bishops from across the United States gather at the Catholic University of America to discuss common concerns for the Church. The meeting forms the National Catholic Welfare Conference guiding its departments under Holy See approval.
Archbishop Peter Tatsuo Doi of Tokyo, touring Montreal en route to Rome, reports Catholic numbers rise from 9,000 in 1946 to 20,000 now. He notes 29 churches and 40 chapels in Tokyo, 13 churches rebuilt after war, cathedral still ruins, and total Catholics in Japan near 170,000 of 83 million.
Georgetown University institute to set up two English language centers in Yugoslavia as part of U S Mutual Security Agency technical assistance. Centers aim to strengthen Yugoslavia against Soviet aggression and support defense efforts.
Capetown recounts the funeral of Irish-born Dominican Sister Aidan Quinlan killed during a Durban race riot. Archbishop McCann led Requiem Mass at Immaculate Conception Church with thousands in attendance and called for forgiveness amid rising racial tensions. The riot followed a government ban on non white meetings and burned St Peter Claver's mission.
Beirut reports Charles Helou former Lebanese envoy to the Holy See and member of parliament denounces Israel’s transfer of its Foreign Ministry to Jerusalem. He says the move signals annexation aims and the Lebanese parliament passed a motion reproving Israeli designs and UN inaction on Palestine.
A message delivering the blessing of Pope Pius XII was received by Dr. Friedrich Funder on his 80th birthday. He also received congratulatory messages from Theodor Koerner the Austrian president and Leopold Figl the Austrian chancellor, along with many friends worldwide.
The American Bishops created a new Bishops Committee for Catholic Migrants at their annual meeting in Washington. This body will expand spiritual care for migrant workers in northern states, joining the existing Spanish-Speaking committee. The Spanish-Speaking Regional Office will move to Galveston, Texas, on August 1, 1953, with Austin, Texas serving as current site.
Dr. Chaim Weizmann, late president of Israel and first Israeli leader, a Fribourg PhD graduate, received high honors at Fribourg University in 1949 during a golden jubilee of his 1900 chemistry doctorate. He spoke of the Catholic world as important and pledged to repair religious damages in Palestine while ensuring access to Holy Places. The ceremony included a tribute by Bishop Charriere and noted his WWI work at the British Admiralty on synthetic acetone for smokeless powder.
Britain has submitted to the United Nations evidence that Hungary Romania and Bulgaria violate peace treaties by suppressing religious freedom. The document cites Mindszenty and Groesz trials, O Hara's expulsion, and Bulgarian deaths sentences including Bishop Bisskoff and three priests, noting the removal of a large portion of the Bulgarian clergy.
In Yarumal Colombia a resolution from the National Assembly of Missionary Studies calls for establishing an institute to train missionaries in the languages spoken by Colombia's native tribes.
The 138 member National Catholic Welfare Conference board issued a statement urging Americans to resist removing religion from public life. They argued the First Amendment allows religious freedom without government establishment and warned secularism aims to eradicate religion from education.
The National Council of Catholic Women reports its 1952 growth to 7 211 affiliations from 6 713 in 1951 and emphasizes uniting Catholic women’s groups. Leadership institutes in 1951 foster deeper Catholic Action understanding while committees on Family and Parent Education Home and School Associations and Libraries and Literature push civic and moral development.
Archbishop Maximilian de Furstenberg the Papal Internuncio to Japan represented the Holy See in Tokyo at ceremonies in the Imperial Palace marking Crown Prince Akihito Tsugu-no- Miya reaching adulthood and the formal proclamation of his heir status.
Msgr Emil N Komora executive director of the Catholic Committee for Refugees announces that more than 1700 children of all nationalities have been placed in homes across the United States since 1946 through the National Catholic Welfare Conference.
The Texas Catholic previews next week and Advent weeks with a selection from The First Christmas by Father Denis O'Shea. The book, a December Catholic Literary Foundation choice, showcases his biblical scholarship and Irish rural priest perspective.
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